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Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR vs 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8

Short answer

The Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR and 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 cover the same 27mm on the Fujifilm X mount, which puts them in direct competition. Only the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR has weather sealing and an aperture ring.

Evenly matched on paper

Side by side

Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8
Brand Fujifilm 7Artisans
Focal length 27mm 27mm
35mm equivalent 41mm 41mm
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/2.8
Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Autofocus Yes Yes
Optical stabilisation No —
Weather resistant Yes —
Aperture ring Yes —
Macro No —
Linear motor No —
Minimum aperture f/16 —
Aperture blades 7 —
Lens construction 7 elements in 5 groups —
Special elements 1 aspherical element —
Angle of view 55.5° —
Minimum focus 0.34 m —
Maximum magnification 0.1× —
Weight 84 g —
Diameter ⌀62 mm —
Length 23 mm —
Filter thread ⌀39 mm —

Where each one is ahead

Reasons to choose the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR

Nothing measurable in its favour.

Reasons to choose the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8

Nothing measurable in its favour.

Framing and reach

Lens Frames like Horizontal view Frame width at 10 m
Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR 41 mm 47° 8.7 m
7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 41 mm 47° 8.7 m

Both lenses frame essentially the same view, so the choice comes down to aperture, size and handling rather than reach.

Angles and widths are calculated from focal length and sensor width, horizontally, on the native sensor of each mount.

What each one suits

Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8
Birds and wildlife Poor Poor
Sports Poor Poor
Portrait Average Average
Travel Excellent Very good
Street Excellent Very good
Weddings Very good Very good
Walk around Excellent Very good
Vlogging Poor Poor
Landscape Excellent Good
Macro Poor Poor

Scored from the published specifications — focal length, aperture, stabilisation, weather sealing and weight. Sharpness, bokeh and rendering are not in a spec sheet and are not scored here.

Cameras that take both

Both lenses fit every interchangeable-lens X Series body — 34 in our list. Fixed-lens models such as the X100 series cannot take them.

Common questions

Will both lenses fit my camera?

Both use the Fujifilm X mount, so they fit any X Series camera with interchangeable lenses. They do not fit fixed-lens models such as the X100 series or GFX bodies.

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Which is better, the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR or the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8?

On paper they come out even across 22 compared specs. What is left is handling and today’s price, which this page does not measure.

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